ADVANCED COMPOSITE MATERIALS
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2024
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Shuai Qi,Sai Gong,Chang Liu,Shenzhen Li,Bo Li,Shiwei Xie,Xiao Zhang
Intrinsic self-healing waterborne polyurethane (WPU) is an environmentally friendly, economically viable, and practical novel intelligent material. However, the key to achieving practical applications lies in the remote activation of repair in self-healing materials and the excellent mechanical properties of the matrix. In this study, we introduce quadruple hydrogen bonding in the polyurethane backbone. We have incorporated a novel two-dimensional sheet-like material, MXene, to achieve visible light remote-driven self-healing of material hydrogen bonds while enhancing the material’s mechanical properties. By utilizing the MXene supernatant, this approach not only resolves the issues of poor stability and easy sedimentation of MXene nanosheets in water-based polymers but also helps to prevent resource wastage. Our research results demonstrate that the composite film exhibits a tensile strength of 6.55 MPa and a fracture elongation of 604%. Additionally, quadruple hydrogen bonds in the WPU chains enable rapid self-healing of microcracks under visible light irradiation at 300 mW/cm2, with complete disappearance within 80 min.
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CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
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2025
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Wei Zhou,Tianqin Huang,Ying Zhao,Di Kang,Chuhan Huang,Meng Ding
Mn-Fe Prussian blue analogues (PBAs) are a Faradaic material with high theoretical capacity due to their unique frame structure and adequate ion diffusion channels, demonstrating excellent salt adsorption performance as electrode materials in hybrid capacitive deionization (HCDI). However, Mn-Fe PBAs generally suffer from poor cycling reversibility and capacity retention during the phase transition from octahedral to tetragonal phases caused by Jahn-Teller distortion. Moreover, the electrical conductivity of PBAs is relatively inferior resulting in insufficient energy efficiency for practical desalination applications. In this study, a ternary-metal PBA hollow sphere is proposed to be integrated in the layered Ti 3 C 2 T x MXene structure by an electrostatic interaction as the Faradaic electrodes of HCDI. The hollow sphere structure of PBA and the incorporation of Co in the ternary-metal PBA facilitate ion diffusion and mitigate structural distortion during charging/discharging processes. Furthermore, the ternary-metal PBA hollow spheres serve as the spacer to alleviate the self-stacking of MXene while benefiting from the enhanced electrical conductivity provided by MXene. Through the synergy between PBAs and MXene, the PBA/MXene composite exhibits fast ion transport, high salt adsorption capacity (185.25 mg g −1 at 20 mA g −1 ), and cycling stability (capacity retention of 100 % over 80 cycles). This new composite material offers a new strategy for the composite direction of functional PBA and MXene, harnessing the strengths of both materials to advance the development of HCDI technology.
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Carbon Energy
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2024
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Zhijian Du,La Li,Guozhen Shen
Thermally chargeable supercapacitors (TCSCs) have offered exceptional energy-converting efficiency for absorbing human epidermal heat and generating and storing electrical energy, which then realize continuous power supply to electronic devices, such as sensors and wearable electronic products, in a wide range of practical significance. Here, we proposed a flexible TCSC by attaching binder-free Ti 3 C 2 T x MXene@PPy electrodes on both ends of the H 3 PO 4 @P(AM-co-AA-co-AYP K + ) hydrogel electrolyte, which exhibits a large thermal power of 35.2 mV K −1 at 50% relative humidity and maximum figure of merit of 2.1. The high performances of the fabricated devices can be attributed to the tunable electrical, thermodynamic, thermoelectric, and mechanical properties of the hydrogel electrolyte by adjusting the acid content and the proportion of zwitterionic compound AYP K + in the hydrogel, and the high photothermal conversion efficiency and electrochemical performance of the electrodes. Moreover, the stable and outstanding thermofvoltage output (∼200 mV) under different time scenarios of the TCSC makes it possible to drive a strain sensor, accomplishing the objectives of a human activity monitor.
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Journal of Materials Chemistry A
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2024
·Vol. 12
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·30872-30884
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Haijiao Lin,Hui Wang,Yongguang Yang,Yuxuan Zhang,Ling Li,Youwei Zhao,Wenming Zhang
Smart fibers as interfaces for sensing environmental information are expected to accelerate sustainable development in the wearable era. However, challenges remain in terms of fiber versatility, low power consumption and the ability to discriminate between different mechanics. Herein, we propose a novel three-layer core–shell manufacturing strategy: the combination of coaxial spinning and spraying technology, using pure elastomers (polyurethane) as a base layer to increase the tensile range; mixing a liquid metal (LM) and carbon nanotubes (CNTs) doped into a polyurethane (PU) matrix as a durable electrode layer to reduce the power used and enhance the electron transfer pathway; spraying pleated MXene coatings to enrich the gas sensing sites. Finally, the strain sensor has an impressive gauge factor (GF) of 1.1367 ± 0.08643 (in the sensing range of 0–200%, R2 = 0.99425), a low strain detection limit of 1% and a fast response time of 0.12 s. Meanwhile, the single fibers, which are warp and weft braided, can also accurately sense changes in spatial pressure. In addition, these fibers exhibit superior electrothermal performance, with the capability to heat from room temperature to 65.7 °C at a 10 V voltage just in 50 s. Furthermore, with the strong hydrogen bonds formed between the MXene outer coating and organic gas molecules, it is highly selective for acetone, and with the excellent electrical conductivity of liquid metals, it can also be used as an electrical heating device. These results provide effective tools for building multifunctional sensing platforms for strain, pressure, temperature, and gases, which can be applied in fields such as wearable health and environmental monitoring.
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ACS Applied Polymer Materials
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2024
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Xuanlin Qiu,Chuanpeng Li,Yuchen Sun,Yu Liu,Xingwei Wang,Shuang Sun,Qiangliang Yu,Bo Yu,Meirong Cai,Feng Zhou
Further exploration of MXene’s potential in self-healing materials is promising, given its exceptional surface properties and adaptability to various modifications. In this study, the surface of MXene was functionalized with 2,5-diaminobenzenesulfonic acid (2,5-DBSFA) and 1-{3-[(N-n-butyl) aminoformamido] propyl}-3-cetyl imidazolium bromide (M16) successively, resulting in the successful preparation of functionalized MXene (f-MXene). It was added as an anticorrosion and wear-resistant filler to the self-healing epoxy resin coating with dynamic disulfide bonds, and the corrosion and friction behaviors of the coating were explored. Under heating at 170 °C for 10 min, the self-healing performance of the EP coating was significantly improved, with |Z|0.01Hz increasing from 6.77 × 106 to 1.54 × 108 Ω·cm2. This significant increase indicates that functionalized MXene can act as an effective repair agent in the EP matrix, working together with dynamic disulfide bonds to promote self-healing of microcracks or damage. Moreover, the tribological test results indicate that the addition of f-MXene not only enhances the self-healing ability but also improves the coating’s tribological properties. The introduction of f-MXene into the EP coating results in improved resistance to wear and friction, in which the average coefficient of friction decreased from 0.53 to 0.33 and wear rate has decreased 53.3%. This is attributed to the excellent mechanical and chemical properties of MXene, which can improve the stress distribution of the coating and form a self-lubricating film during friction.
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DIAMOND AND RELATED MATERIALS
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2025
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Jianhua Zhou,Shuang Ao,Kai Lu,Anguo Xiao
The multifunctional electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding materials have become more and more indispensable due to serious electromagnetic radiation pollution and harsh wild environments. Herein, hydrophobic MXene/CNTs/oxidized sodium alginate/collagen (MCAC) composite aerogel with excellent EMI shielding, Joule heating and thermal insulation performance was prepared via unidirectional freeze-drying and dip-coating with PDMS. The 1D 2D conductive network between MXene and CNTs endowed hydrophobic MCAC composite aerogel with high electrical conductivity (178.45 S/m), excellent EMI shielding effectiveness (61.47 dB at a thickness of 2 mm) and low-voltage-driven Joule heating (up to 90 °C at 6 V). Furthermore, hydrophobic MCAC composite aerogel also exhibited superhydrophobicity (contact angle of 157.2°) and extraordinary thermal insulation performance. This work provides a forward-looking idea for building multifunctional EMI shielding materials with superior EMI SE, which have potential applications in aerospace, portable electronic devices, and defense industries.
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SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
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2024
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Ziyi Li,Jia Xiong,Hang Song,Shuchang Liu,Yufei Huang,Yangqiang Huang,Geoffrey I. N. Waterhouse,Ziyun Wang,Yu Mao,Zhiwu Liang,Xiao Luo
To enhance the photocatalytic efficiency of ZIF-67 (Zeolitic Imidazolate Framework-67), we integrated it with Ti 3 C 2 T x MXene through in-situ synthesis and assessed the effects of different MXene concentrations on photocatalytic activity. We identified ZIF-67/Ti 3 C 2 T x MXene as the optimal catalyst (denoted as ZT-450), yielding CO, CH 4 , and H 2 at 62.7, 6.7, and 7.3 μmol g −1 , respectively. The CO productive rate achieved by ZT-450 exhibits a substantial enhancement, outperforming both ZIF-67 and Ti 3 C 2 T x by factors of 16.1 and 4.8, respectively. After introducing Ti 3 C 2 T x in ZIF-67, CO 2 adsorption ability achieves 127.90 μmol g −1 , much higher than those of pure ZIF-67 and Ti 3 C 2 T x . Combining Density Functional Theory (DFT) calculations, we established that introducing Ti 3 C 2 T x in ZIF-67 facilitates rapid electron transfer and improves light absorption, CO 2 activation. In-situ DRIFTS measurements of photocatalytic CO 2 reduction reaction (CO 2 RR) on ZIF-67/Ti 3 C 2 T x MXene composite were employed to reveal the emergence of intermediates such as *COOH, *CHO, *OCH 3 , etc ., and elucidate the mechanism accordingly. This research contributes to the advancement of photocatalytic CO 2 RR, offering insights into applying Ti 3 C 2 Tx MXene in photocatalysis.
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CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
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2024
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Xukang Han,Yuanhang Zhang,Jinhu Hu,Jiao Liu,Mingliang Ma,Yuhao Feng,Xiyao Wang,Guoxu Sun,Wei Gao,Yonglei Chi,Zihan Guo
With the advancement of wireless communication and electronic equipment , microwave absorption materials (MAMs) have more and more broad applications in related fields. Ti 3 C 2 T x -MXene with unique two-dimensional structure and excellent dielectric properties is often used as a precursor of nano-TiO 2 , which is a potential MAMs. Carbon nanofibers , as a one-dimensional material, have great electrical conductivity and can form interconnected three-dimensional conductive networks. In this study, Ti 3 C 2 T x -MXene was prepared by in-situ HF etching method, and further combined with the benefits of Co, Ce metals, and carbon nanofibers. Co/CeO 2 /TiO 2 /CNFs were prepared via a facile technique for electromagnetic microwave (EM) absorption, exhibiting excellent EM absorption performance due to the synergistic effects of dielectric and magnetic properties . The minimum reflection loss (RL min ) and effective absorption bandwidth (EAB) reache −63.35 dB (11.2 GHz) and 3.6 GHz (9.5–13.1 GHz), with a thickness of only 2.35 mm and a filling rate of 30 wt%, while the maximum EAB reaches 5.4 GHz (12.4–17.8 GHz) with a thickness of 1.82 mm, covering nearly the entire Ku band. By offering a novel strategy to the creation of brand-new, high-performance MAMs based on 1D carbon nanofibers with dielectric/magnetic synergy, this work is believed to support the development of upcoming MAMs.
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NMR IN BIOMEDICINE
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2025
·Vol. 38
·期 9
·e70116
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Fei-Xiang Hu,Deng-Deng Liu,Xiao-Wen Ma,Pu-Yeh Wu,Wei-Jun Peng,Dan Wang,Tong Tong
This study aims to design and evaluate a two-dimensional Ti 3 C 2 -MXene contrast agent, codoped with iron and manganese, with the aim of achieving T 1 /T 2 dual-mode magnetic resonance imaging contrast, and to investigate its effect on Chemical Exchange Saturation Transfer (CEST) contrast agents. Single-layer Ti 3 C 2 was synthesized via the HCL/LiF etching technique, with the flake size subsequently tailored and the hydroxylated surface modified through a hydrothermal process. Fe 3 O 4 nanoparticles and MnO 2 nanosheets were integrated onto the two-dimensional Ti 3 C 2 -MXene surface using an in situ doping approach, and the final modification was achieved with carboxymethyl chitosan. Various characterization techniques were employed to assess the physical and chemical properties of the probe, which were then combined with a CEST contrast agent to investigate the mechanisms of multimodal magnetic resonance imaging and in vitro photothermal effects. Upon integrating the multi-modal molecular probe with Ioversol for imaging purposes, at a magnetic field strength of B 1 = 1.25 μT and with a molecular probe concentration of 0.5 mg/mL, the CEST signal from Ioversol is almost entirely suppressed. This allows for the successful identification of a distinct concentration range where both contrast agents can coexist. In vitro photothermal studies on MXene codoped with iron and manganese have shown that the composite molecular probe exhibits excellent photothermal efficiency. The method combining complex nanoprobes with CEST contrast agents successfully achieved simultaneous imaging of both contrast agents. In vitro MRI experiments successfully obtained distinguishable concentration ranges for both, with changes in CEST signals reflecting the concentration variations of the complex molecular probes, which also exhibit good photothermal therapy (PTT) capabilities.
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ANALYTICA CHIMICA ACTA
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2025
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Wenwu Li,Tingting Xie,Shizhen Gan,Yuanxun Gong,Jiayi Zhang,Qianli Tang,Kai Zhang,Xianjiu Liao
Background Electrochemiluminescence (ECL) biosensors are powerful tools for biomarker detection due to high sensitivity, low background, and programmable signal generation. However, conventional ECL platforms face limitations including reliance on static recognition elements (e.g., antibodies) and susceptibility to denaturation. To address this, we developed a novel β-turn-structured peptide-based ECL biosensor integrating MXene (Ti3C2) nanomaterials with a Ru(dcbpy)32+/AuNPs hybrid. This system targets SERPINE1, a senescence-associated secretory protein and promising early biomarker for lung cancer, leveraging peptide conformational switching for enzyme-free signal amplification. Results The biosensor employs a rationally engineered peptide probe containing: (1) a SERPINE1-specific recognition motif, (2) a central β-turn domain locking the peptide in a catalytically inactive folded state, and (3) a His/Cys-rich tail mimicking peroxidase-like activity. Target binding unfolds the β-turn structure, exposing catalytic residues that accelerate tripropylamine (TPA) oxidation and enhance ECL emission. MXene provides a high-conductivity platform while facilitating efficient peptide immobilization via embedded AuNPs. Under optimized conditions, the sensor achieves ultrasensitive detection of SERPINE1 with a wide linear range (0.05–800 ng/mL), a low detection limit (11.2 pg/mL), and high specificity. It operates without enzymatic amplification and demonstrates excellent reproducibility (RSD = 4.2%) and stability (>85% signal retention after 8 days). Validation in human serum yielded recoveries of 96.3–104.6%. Significance This work introduces the first MXene-assisted ECL biosensor utilizing β-turn peptide conformational switching. The enzyme-free, modular strategy offers clinically adaptable detection of senescence biomarkers for early lung cancer diagnosis. By integrating molecular recognition, structural dynamics, and nanomaterial-enhanced signal transduction, this platform advances programmable biosensing and can be extended to other disease-related targets through peptide redesign, showing broad potential in precision diagnostics.
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MICROCHEMICAL JOURNAL
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2025
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Chao Zhao,Jiayi Zhu,Xingye Ma,Jiaqi Sun,Ning Wang,Xi Chen,Xiaohan Chen,Yihao Wang,Chuanquan Wang,Xinyue Jing
Rapid and accurate pathogen detection is critical for optimizing clinical decision-making within precision medicine frameworks, specifically for identifying Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) in wound infections. Most of conventional detection methods suffer from procedural complexity, protracted analysis times, and insufficient sensitivity, thereby constraining their clinical deployment. In this work, an optical fiber surface plasmon resonance (SPR) sensor enhanced by Ti 3 C 2 T x MXene was developed for detecting S. aureus , biofunctionalized with goat anti-human immunoglobulin G (IgG). The optimal thickness of Ti 3 C 2 T x MXene layer, determined to be approximately 94 nm based on maximizing figure of merit (FOM) of 17.88 RIU −1 , yielded high sensitivity and low full width at half maximum (FWHM). By monitoring SPR wavelength shifts in the transmission spectra, the sensor was employed to detect S. aureus with a low limit of detection (LOD) of 1.14 CFU/mL and a high sensitivity of 3.063 nm/log (CFU/mL). It exhibited excellent linearity across the concentration range of 10 2 –10 8 CFU/mL, alongside high stability and selectivity. Validation using S. aureus -infected wound tissue from diabetic murine models exhibited a precision exceeding 97 %. This technology represents a promising avenue for developing next-generation, high-performance biosensing platforms with significant translational potential in precision medicine diagnostics.
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ACS Applied Polymer Materials
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2025
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Zichun Lu,Runtian Miao,Ning Zhang,Lingke Liu,Minjuan Gao,Xingyu Fan,Yueqin Li
MXene-based conductive hydrogels are promising for flexible electronics. However, due to the oxidation susceptibility of MXene nanosheets and their weak interactions with the hydrogel matrix, fabricating stable, robust, and highly conductive hydrogels for multifunctional sensors remains challenging. In this work, lignosulfonate sodium (LS) is employed as a dispersant to effectively stabilize the oxidative state of Ti3C2Tx MXene. By utilizing a low dosage of the ammonium persulfate (APS) initiator and the heat-insulating property of glycerol, radical polymerization of acrylic acid (AA) monomers is rapidly initiated, enabling the rapid preparation of conductive LS–MXene/polyacrylic acid (PAA) hydrogels within minutes. The as-prepared LS–MXene/PAA hydrogel exhibits outstanding mechanical flexibility, antifreezing capability, high electrical conductivity (0.23 ± 0.004 S/m), strain sensitivity, and photothermal characteristics. Leveraging this hydrogel, a high-performance strain sensor was developed, featuring excellent sensitivity (gauge factor = 3.64), a broad response range (10–700%), and a rapid response time (200 ms), enabling precise monitoring of resistive signals during human body movements. Furthermore, due to MXene’s superior photothermal conversion ability, the LS–MXene/PAA hydrogel demonstrates self-sensing functionality by tracking real-time resistance changes under simulated solar irradiation. Additionally, the flexible LS–MXene/PAA temperature sensor accurately detects temperature variations across a wide range, with thermal sensitivities of −2.27%/°C (10–25 °C), −0.92%/°C (25–60 °C), and −0.26%/°C (60–85 °C). Notably, it achieves a temperature resolution of 0.2 °C in the human body temperature range, making it an effective fever-monitoring tool. These attributes highlight the LS–MXene/PAA hydrogel’s potential for developing dual-function strain and temperature sensors in wearable electronics.
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